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Tender Soft Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

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These tender soft chewy pumpkin cookies are the perfect fall baking treat, combining classic pumpkin flavors with a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Easy to make and ideal for cozy afternoons or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars using an electric mixer or sturdy spoon until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  6. Drop rounded balls of dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges look set but centers are still soft with a slight wobble.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra chewy cookies, remove from oven when centers look slightly underdone; they will continue to cook as they cool. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender. Chilling dough is optional but can help make thicker cookies. Toast spices briefly in a dry pan for enhanced aroma. Use room temperature ingredients for best results.

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